Swami Kalyandev
Swami Kalyandev | |
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Born | Kalyandev ji Maharaj 26 June 1876 (claimed) |
Died | 14 July 2004 (claimed age 128) India |
Nationality | Indian |
Known for | Alleged supercentenarian status |
Kalyandev ji Maharaj (26 June 1876 (claimed) – 14 July 2004), known as Swami Kalyandev, was an Indian-born ascetic who was awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award in India, for his social work in the villages of India.[1][2]
Biography
Swami Kalyandev was born as Kaluram on the claimed date of 26 June 1876, in the village of Kotana,
On his return from Khetri, Kalyandev became the disciple of Swami Purnananda of
Kalyandev also supported rebuilding of neglected religious and historical sites. He renovated a monument in Shuktal, Muzaffarnagar associated with Shuka.[5] There, he also established the Shukadeva Ashrama and Seva Samiti. He also renovated parts of Hastinapur, and several pilgrimage sites in Haryana.[3][6]
Later life
In 1982 he received the
During an interview, Kalyandev said his inspiration came in 1893, when he met Vivekananda in Khetri, who said to him, "If you want to see God, go to the huts of the poor. And if you want to attain God, then serve the poor, the helpless, the downtrodden and the miserable." Kalyandev stated that to attain God through service of the poor is the mantra he received from Swamiji.[7]
Swami Kalyandev died in India on 14 July 2004. His age has been disputed due to uncertainty surrounding his birth date.
See also
References
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- ^ a b c d "Swami Kalyandev: A Lamp that Swamiji Lighted". Vedanta.ru. Retrieved 30 October 2008.
- The Tribune. Retrieved 30 October 2008.
- ^ a b Sharma, Pankul (14 July 2015). "Governor pays tributes to Swami Kalyan Dev". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
- ^ "Sant Shiromani Swami Kalyan Dev Ji Maharaj". Muzaffarnagar.nic.in. Retrieved 30 October 2008.
- ^ "Swami Kalyan dev Interview". Amar Ujala. 14 October 2003.